Cyber Risk stories - Page 12

Fragmented security apps cost users up to $850 yearly, exposing them to cyber risks and alert fatigue, says new study by Ontario Tech University and PureVPN.

Small businesses are remediating critical cyber vulnerabilities faster than larger firms amid rising AI-assisted cyber threats, reveals Intruder's 2025 report.

Verizon's Mobile Security Index reveals a surge in AI-driven mobile threats and human error, reshaping global organisational security risks in 2025.

Proofpoint identifies TA585 as a cyber threat actor managing end-to-end attacks, deploying advanced malware like MonsterV2 to target finance firms globally.

Generative AI boosts phishing and smishing attacks, forcing businesses to rethink security as AI-driven threats outpace traditional defences and SOC teams.

Nearly one-third of CVE entries are unverified, revealing flaws in how organisations assess software security risks and reliance on CVSS scores.

Bitsight launches Brand Intelligence, an AI tool to detect and swiftly tackle phishing and brand threats targeting companies and executives.

Qualys upgrades its Enterprise TruRisk Management platform with AI-driven identity security, threat prioritisation, and exploit validation to tackle complex cyber risks.

Outpost24 has named Liz Drysdale as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing and expand its cybersecurity brand and customer engagement.

AI adoption surges, yet outdated security metrics and leadership blind spots leave firms vulnerable to breaches, warns Tenable's Cloud and AI Security 2025 report.

Cloudflare launches new partner bundles to simplify security and IT management, helping organisations unify networking, reduce costs, and enhance cyber resilience.

Cohesity has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Cyber Recovery 2025 Vendor Assessment for the second consecutive time.

Research by SquareX reveals vulnerabilities in AI-powered browsers like Comet, exposing enterprises to severe cyber threats including data breaches and malware attacks.

Outpost24 appoints Martin Roth as CTO to spearhead global tech strategy, focusing on AI-driven cybersecurity and cloud-native advancements.

Barracuda has launched Barracuda Research, a new hub aimed at simplifying cyber risk response with AI-driven threat intelligence and incident analysis.

KnowBe4 upgrades HRM+ platform to train employees and AI agents, enhancing defences against evolving cyber threats in AI-driven workplaces.

Broadcom patches a VMware zero-day flaw exploited for nearly a year, allowing attackers root access to virtual machines in certain configurations.

Exabeam Nova now offers peer benchmarking to help CISOs enhance security by anonymously comparing their operations with similar organisations in real time.

Black Kite Bridge has shared over 100,000 cyber risk intelligence items in its first year, boosting supply chain security through rapid, collaborative responses.

Manufacturers are boosting cyber resilience amid rising AI-driven threats, but only a third feel prepared for attacks like deepfakes and synthetic identities.